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Cost of living in Menominee County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,549/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 4,256 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $760 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $330 13%
Groceries $329 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $101 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Menominee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$706
per month
1 bedroom
$760
per month
2 bedroom
$997
per month
3 bedroom
$1,230
per month
4 bedroom
$1,387
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Menominee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,528
per year
Individual earnings
$30,222
per year
Per capita
$22,834
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Menominee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$97,000
Annual property tax
$3,527

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Menominee County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$121
per month · 17.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,148
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Menominee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
22.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Menominee County

State and local tax rates for Wisconsin.

State income tax
7.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.0%
Combined sales tax
5.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Menominee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.6 min
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
8.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Menominee County

What it costs to live in Menominee County each month.

Single person
$2,549
per month
  • Rent $760
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $330
  • State tax $101
Couple
$3,976
per month
  • Rent $997
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $644
  • State tax $231
Family
$6,340
per month
  • Rent $1,230
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $644
  • State tax $231

Frequently asked questions about Menominee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Menominee County?

In Menominee County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $760 per month, a two-bedroom averages $997 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,230 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Menominee County?

In Menominee County, WI, the average household income is $59,528 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,222 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Menominee County?

The estimated cost of living in Menominee County, WI is approximately $2,549 per month for a single person, $3,976 for a couple, $6,340 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Menominee County?

The combined sales tax rate in Menominee County, WI is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.

Is Menominee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Menominee County, WI would need approximately $2,549 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,528 per year ($4,961 per month). Menominee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Menominee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Menominee County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 22.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Menominee County?

The average home value in Menominee County, WI is $97,000, with average annual property taxes of $3,527, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Menominee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Menominee County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Menominee County is in the Shawano, WI metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources